Creating Ragtime
Item
Record ID
693
Identifier
89179
Work Title
Creating Ragtime
Uniform Title
Ragtime the musical
Program/Series Title
Great performances
Composer
Text Author
Ahrens, Lynn (lyrics) ; McNallly, Terrance (book) ; based on E.L. Doctorow novel.
Script
Smith, Colin ; Gelman, Joan
Production Year
1997
Transmission/Release Date
1/21/98
Transmission/Release Year
Transmitter/Outlet/Streaming Platform
PBS
Home Video - VHS
WNET
Conductor/Music Director
Loud, David
Soloists
Brian Stokes Mitchell (Coalhouse Walker Jr.) ; Peter Friedman (Tateh) ; Marin Mazzie (Mother) ; Audra McDonald (Sarah) ; Mark Jacoby (Father)
Participants
Lynn Ahrens, Graciela Daniele, E.L. Dolctorow, Garth Draabinsky, Stephen Flaherty, Frank Galati, Terrence McNally.
TV/Film Director
Smith, Colin (Director and Writer)
Sets
Lee, Eugene (production design)
Costumes
Loquasto, Santo
Production Company
Livent Inc. ; WNET
Producer
Pearl, Sandy
Technical Information
Tape; color ;stereo
Other Information
A backstage look at creating the musical Ragtime. Additional credits for Ragtime: the musical. Frank Galati (director) ; Graciela Daniele (musical staging).
Duration
ca. 60'
Sourcemat
POCAT - 93 (X)